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Scoundrel Media, the genre label of Myriad Pictures, picked up the thriller-horror feature film THE UNFAMILIAR

“THE UNFAMILIAR” STARRING JEMIMA WEST AND CHRISTOPHER DANE

Scoundrel Media, the genre label of Myriad Pictures, is pleased to announce the acquisition of THE UNFAMILIAR, a thriller-horror feature film directed by Henk Pretorius (Leading Lady), co-written with Jennifer Nicole Stang, starring Jemima West (The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc) and Christopher Dane (Born of Hope).

Scoundrel Media acquired the international sales rights and will premiere THE UNFAMILIAR at the Cannes Virtual Market. The film was produced by Llewelynn Greeff (Blood and Glory, Leading Lady) and Barend Kruger (Leading Lady), and executive produced by Gareth Jones (Lock, Stock, Psych:9, Love Sarah).

THE UNFAMILIAR tells the story of a British Army doctor (Jemima West) who comes back from war, thinking she has PTSD, only to discover that there are malevolent spirits present at home making the life that she knew unfamiliar.

Dark Matter Studios produced THE UNFAMILIAR in association with Trigger Films and Onsight.

Scoundrel Media will handle international sales, excluding the UK and South Africa. Vertical Entertainment will release in North America.

Quantify Distribution Limited is releasing the film in the UK with Lionsgate and Elevation handling Home Entertainment rights.

Myriad Pictures President and CEO Kirk D'Amico said: "We are excited to be handling international sales on this smart and timely horror thriller film in which director Henk Pretorius has gotten great performances from his cast including especially the lead played by Jemima West. We are also delighted to start working with the talented people at Dark Matter Studios."

Llewelynn Greeff, Producer, Dark Matter Studios said: "Being internationally represented by an industry icon, Kirk D'Amico's Scoundrel Media, has been an important milestone for Dark Matter Studios. The timing of the global release allows us to compete with major studios on a more even playing field."

Dark Matter Studios is a British-based production house co-founded by Llewelynn Greeff and Henk Pretorius that specializes in creating bespoke feature films and television content for a global audience.

About Scoundrel Media
Scoundrel Media is a genre label launched in conjunction with Myriad Pictures in 2016. Scoundrel Media aims to bring buyers an expanded and more diversified slate of films, featuring titles in genres such as thriller, horror, action, and other mainstream audience pleasing fare. Scoundrel Media titles will be handled by the Myriad sales team and sold alongside Myriad Pictures’ films. Current Scoundrel Media titles include THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER, HANGMAN, JEEPERS CREEPERS 3, the third installment of the hit horror franchise and the sequel to the cult hit IRON SKY 2: THE COMING RACE.